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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1994 |
| Rating | RP97/WS87 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Mondavi Robert |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | RP97 - I have drunk some memorable Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons from Robert Mondavi including the gloriously fragrant elegant 1971 the powerful dense 1974 the seductive 1978 the mammothly-endowed tannic blockbuster 1987 the silky opulent super-concentrated 1990 and the compellingly rich layered 1991. However if I were to select the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon that may turn out to be the greatest Mondavi has yet made the 1994 might edge out the 1991 and 1987. It may not appear to be the case but I am often at a loss for words when it comes to writing about truly profound wines. They seem to have their own stature presence and character that transcend the significance of mere words. That being said Mondavi's 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is an exquisite wine as well as a Cabernet that may turn out to be one of the wines of the vintage. The deep opaque purple color and tightly wound nose and flavors still reveal enough profound aromas and flavors to mark this as one of Mondavi's most sensational efforts. The nose possesses a Margaux/Mouton-like cassis lead pencil floral aroma backed-up by copious quantities of blackcurrant fruit. In the mouth my notes said great stuff. The wine is full-bodied layered multi-dimensional and astonishingly well-balanced with an inner-depth and core of exceptional richness and intensity. All of this has been accomplished without any notion of obtrusive weight tannin or alcohol. The finish lasts for 35+ seconds. Because of its luxurious quantity of fruit this wine will be accessible young thus much of it will be drunk long before it ever reaches full maturity. However for those able to buy more than a bottle or two and who possess the discipline to wait 10-15 years this wine should prove to be a formidable California Cabernet with a rare complexity elegance and richness. It should be at its best between 2002-2025. Readers can look forward to an immensely impressive group of Cabernet Sauvignons from Mondavi which is not surprising given what this estate has produced over the last several decades. 1994 is unquestionably a great vintage for North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. As the opening comments in this article have stated 1994 stands above 1990 1991 1992 and 1993 - all outstanding vintages with no shortage of heroic performances. Remarkably 1995 may turn out to be as profound as 1994 giving California its two greatest back to back vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon ... ever!! RP |
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| Wine Spectator | WS87 |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 1994 |
| Rating | RP97/WS87 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Mondavi Robert |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
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